NORTH MIAMI OFFICIALS TO TOUR BRIGHTLINE STATION AND MEET WITH WEST PALM BEACH OFFICIALS

North Miami, FL – 5/24/2018

North Miami elected officials and City administration will
travel on Brightline, the new express
train service, on Friday, May 25th to meet with Brightline
representatives and West Palm Beach officials. City officials will arrive at
the Miami Central Brightline station at approximately 8 a.m. for a tour of the
station and board the train to West Palm Beach.

“Creating a high-capacity passenger rail stop on NE 123
Street gives the city of North Miami a competitive advantage and drives new
possibilities” said North Miami Mayor, Dr. Smith Joseph. “A future transit
station in our City will serve as a catalyst to further redevelop and activate
the heart of North Miami's downtown corridor.”

The purpose of this travel and subsequent meeting is to
discuss strategies for successful implementation of a Transit Oriented
Development (TOD). Given the proximity of North Miami’s planned TOD and
downtown, City staff recognize the value in meeting to discuss best practices
with neighboring cities.

The North Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency authorized the creation of a North Miami
Mobility Hub & TOD Strategic Plan on November 14, 2017, in the area
surrounding the intersection of the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway and NE
123rd Street. The plan will provide the community with a safe and affordable
transportation option connected to pedestrian-friendly development and bring
multiple stakeholders to help shape the future of North Miami’s urban core.

The second workshop is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, May 24th
inside the City’s Council Chambers, located at 776 NE 125 Street. For
additional information, visit www.NorthMiamiFuture.com/TOD.